2026 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2026 Chevrolet
Trax

MSRP*: $21,600 to $25,300
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $89,200 to $92,150
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MPG - City 28 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 178.6 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 71.7 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Chevrolet Trax than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Trax and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trax, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trax is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trax is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Chevrolet Trax, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Trax has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The Chevrolet Trax has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Chevrolet Trax has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Trax has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.